No nation can longer be a fortress, lone and strong and safe. And any people, seeking such shelter for themselves, can now build only their own prison.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Second Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Isolationism International politics Political theory

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Second Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1957 1950s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Eisenhower, Dwight D. "Second Inaugural Address." 21 Jan. 1957, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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